Anglers chase trophy salmon where Knife River spills into Lake Superior. Three standout RV parks, Knife River Campground, Carrol Truck Trail, and Dodges Log Lodges, base your North Shore adventure. Camp here to launch boats from Knife River Marina, hike riverside trails, and savor fresh-caught fish under starlit skies.
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About Knife River, Minnesota
Knife River nestles at the mouth of its wild river, dumping cold waters into Lake Superior twelve miles northeast of Duluth. Fishermen crowd Knife River Marina each fall for coho and steelhead runs that rival anywhere. Step into Knife River Heritage and Cultural Center for tales of log drives and Finnish settlers. Hike the nearby Gitchi Gummi Trail or detour to Split Rock Lighthouse for cliffside drama.
Knife River Campground draws families who crave WiFi, hot showers, 30-amp power, and dump station convenience from $33 per night. Carrol Truck Trail fits rowdy groups and pet lovers with spacious sites and crackling campfires. Dodges Log Lodges welcomes couples seeking WiFi, showers, and crisp drinking water in a rustic lodge vibe. All three parks launch you toward Superior's beaches and Duluth's craft breweries in under fifteen minutes.
- Knife River Campground delivers WiFi, showers, 30-amp hookups, and dump station from $33/night near the marina.
- Carrol Truck Trail hosts pet-friendly group sites with campfires on wooded acres.
- Dodges Log Lodges stocks drinking water, WiFi, and showers steps from Knife River trails.
- Three directory parks total put 100 percent of Knife River campers within five miles of Lake Superior.
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